The Datsun 510 is known as the Datsun 1600 in much of the world outside of the United States and Canada, it’s a car that saw significant racing and sales successes in all of the markets where it was offered for sale – and it helped put Datsun on the map for a new generation of car buyers.
In North America the 510 is most famous for its dominant performances in the 1971 and ’72 Trans-Am seasons, it dominated the 2.5 litre class in the hands of Mike Downs and John Morton, with the project overseen by Peter Brock.
This print comes in two sizes, 16″ X 20″ or 18″ X 24″, and it’s printed on matte-finished heavy weight acid-free museum paper with archival inks.
Ben Branch has had his work featured on CNN, Popular Mechanics, the official Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, and many more.
Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with millions of readers around the world and hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
The Icon 1000 Slingbag Backpack was developed for people who need to carry gear on their motorcycle, but who don’t like typical twin strap backpacks. The single main strap design allows the bag to be quickly put on or taken off, and it has a wide, padded top half to ensure it remains comfortable even…
The First Generation Ford Bronco The first generation Ford Bronco was something of a trailblazer, although it was the second to blaze a trail already begun by the International Harvester Scout, the car that effectively created the SUV genre, which was back then called the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle). The original idea for Ford’s entry into…
The new Sirocco motorcycle gloves by 78 Motor Co are designed for three-season use during the cooler months, they have a soft micro-fleece insulating liner to keep your hands warm and comfortable and each pair is made from high-quality, pre-waxed 1.3mm aniline cowhide leather. 78 Motor Co is run by a talented Irishman named Anthony…
The Earnest Squire Double-Layer Workshop Apron was developed for professional use by mechanics, welders, fabricators, and other blue collar tradespeople who need a hard-wearing apron that’ll stand the test of time. Each apron is made from 20% K-CANVAS® a heavy cotton and Dupont Kevlar® blend with triple stitching throughout, a reinforced triple utility pocket, a…
The AMC Gremlin and Modified Stock Car racing are a match made in 1970s oval track heaven. The Gremlin was small and cheap, with a long hood area covering an engine bay that could accommodate far larger engines than its sub-compact car competition. The Kammback design of the Gremlin was an added bonus, as many…
Joel Clark is a British artist who specializes in an intricately layered vinyl technique, often using automotive parts like car doors and hoods to capture a glimpse of a passing, momentary reflection and freeze-frame it. The series started when Joel bought a car door on eBay, cleaned it up, and set about painstakingly cutting vinyl…
